The Washington critic., 1887-02-02
Theatrical (sOssiI,.

Miss Fortescue. strongly supported, will
come TO the new National Theatre Monday
next. II is claimed that the success she has
achieved is due as much to her ability as to
her personal appearance, and It must be ad.
mitted that the plays she has selected are
smorg those to which only at actress of
ability could do Justice. The opening per
formarce viii be ". 5. Gilbert's new play
"Gretchen,n to be followed by "Frou
Frou," king Rene's Daughter" and
"Sweethearis." The sale of seats for Miss
Fortescue's engagement will commence to-
morrow morning.
Frank Frayne at the Bliou next week.
Mr.. Maxwell OF Wilson Barrett's Com
pany ls thought to be hopeIessly insane.
lie left the company last week and was
taken to the Cincinnati sauitarlum.
The opera company promises an excep.
tiOnally grand performance of Netlrs
aida tonight. A notable feature will
tie the first appearance here In grand opera
in English OF the famous dramatic prima
donna Nine. Fursch Madi, who arrived In
this city last night, and who will appear to-
night In her greatest character OF aida.
Cornelia Van Ianten, the leading contralto
OF the company, will be heard here for the
first time as ImHeris. The cast includes
Messrs. Candidus, Whitney, stoddard and
Hamilton. The spectacular display In the
various scenes of the opera is said to be the
finest ever seen In this country. The ballet
will be seen in the first and second acts.
"Prince Karl" is a comedy OF the most
taking sort and the fun runs through 1t like
electric sparks through a carbon point.
Mr.. Mansfeld's versatility is wonderful
and "Prince Karl" develops his genius to
the full. Mr.. Mansfield returns to All,
baugh's next week, He has the same ex-
cellent company that supported him so ad
mirably during his engagement at Al
baugh's last fall. The sale Of seats opens
tomorrow morning at the box office.
AT THE OPERA.
Faust was the opera last night, aud in
every particular 1t was such performance
as gives the National Company rank exceed
ing all competitions.
Theodore Thomas and Grover Cleveland
have bald spots on the back of their heads
which are as similar as twins.
Economy Walk was filed with handsome
young men, who sat in their shoes to see
the opera.
When young man takes girl to the
opera he is never at a loss to know what to
do with the balance OF his months salary.
One young lady In the orchestra circle
had ona hat yard wide and all wool.
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Ludwigs "Calf Of Gold.n
There's not a chestnut In the ballet, and
In the matter OF training 1t is simply beyond
comparison.
Jessie Bartlett Davis doesn't need any
Sietel Service Reform. She's darling.
Miss Emma Juch's MdrGuerite was as
pretty as the flowers whose name she bore
1t was case OF Faust come, Faust
served for all who hadn't tickets.
Tonight Aidd, with Its wonderful
beauty, will entrance the people.
Every seat In the house was dlled. The
gallery was shut to all but tcket-h holders
before half-past I.
There's man In the chorus who is as
big as Dime Museum giant,
The orchestratIon was Thomaslcally per
feet
There was full dress, half full dress, and
every woman was happy and beautiful.
stoddard was a TdieHtme any girl would
like to receive,
Mr.. Bassett was Faust-class in every re-
spect.
The National Opera Co. is National in
greatness.
The ensemble is magnificent.
Remember Aidd tonight.
And the ballet
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